Our Rules vs. Your Rules: Why Every Open Relationship Is Unique
Tue Feb 03 2026
Join hosts John and Jackie Melfi as they dive into the fascinating world of consensual non-monogamy and explore why there's no standard set of rules in the lifestyle. In this eye-opening discussion, they break down how boundaries differ from couple to couple and why respecting those differences is crucial to positive experiences in the swinger community.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
00:00 - Introduction to Open Love 101 podcast 00:40 - Welcome from John and Jackie Melfi 00:58 - Main topic: Rules vs. boundaries in open relationships 03:02 - Club rules vs. personal boundaries 05:00 - Communication about boundaries with partners 07:35 - Handling conflicting boundaries between couples 09:31 - The importance of respecting others' boundaries 10:51 - Why judgment has no place in consensual relationships 12:01 - Building relationships despite different comfort levels
John and Jackie share their 20+ years of combined experience running the industry-famous Colette Swingers Clubs while offering practical advice on establishing healthy boundaries in non-monogamous relationships. Whether you're new to the lifestyle or experienced, this conversation highlights the beautiful diversity of open relationships and how respecting boundaries creates better experiences for everyone.
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📝 Learn more about establishing boundaries in your relationship by joining Open Love 101 Plus at openlove101.com.
👇 Have you encountered couples with different boundaries? Share your experience in the comments below!
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Join hosts John and Jackie Melfi as they dive into the fascinating world of consensual non-monogamy and explore why there's no standard set of rules in the lifestyle. In this eye-opening discussion, they break down how boundaries differ from couple to couple and why respecting those differences is crucial to positive experiences in the swinger community. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: 00:00 - Introduction to Open Love 101 podcast 00:40 - Welcome from John and Jackie Melfi 00:58 - Main topic: Rules vs. boundaries in open relationships 03:02 - Club rules vs. personal boundaries 05:00 - Communication about boundaries with partners 07:35 - Handling conflicting boundaries between couples 09:31 - The importance of respecting others' boundaries 10:51 - Why judgment has no place in consensual relationships 12:01 - Building relationships despite different comfort levels John and Jackie share their 20+ years of combined experience running the industry-famous Colette Swingers Clubs while offering practical advice on establishing healthy boundaries in non-monogamous relationships. Whether you're new to the lifestyle or experienced, this conversation highlights the beautiful diversity of open relationships and how respecting boundaries creates better experiences for everyone. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be alerted when we upload new content about open relationships, swinging, and consensual non-monogamy! 📝 Learn more about establishing boundaries in your relationship by joining Open Love 101 Plus at openlove101.com. 👇 Have you encountered couples with different boundaries? Share your experience in the comments below!